A Thwarted Killing Spree and Assassination Attempt

Published by Ashley on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 6:57 pm.

Posted by Ashley Slayton for BET You(th) Vote

Two neo-Nazi men were arrested this week after their plans to go on a nationwide killing spree against blacks and assassinate presidential candidate Barack Obama, were foiled. (Check out an article about the attempt here.) I don’t know what’s more surprising about this video, the planned killing spree, the assassination plot, or the flawless way Senator Obama responded to the threat.

That’s not who America is, that’s not what our future is…”

I desperately want to believe that. Especially now, when change seems to be the new phenomenon that’s taken the country by storm. Still, I hold no disillusions about this country. We can beat the word change into the ground and it won’t make everyone get on board.  It’s easy to ignore that Americans combat issues of racism and prejudice everyday when it doesn’t make the news.  It’s easy to forget that our government doesn’t reflect its people when we are so clearly reflected in celebrity and pop culture.

We’re not all going to get together and start singing Kumbayah overnight if Barack Obama wins. But, I believe that when a country’s government begins to reflect its people, that’s a step forward in the right direction. And I also believe that’s the future Senator Obama sees for America. I look forward to seeing people of all different ethnicities taking an active role in our government. Hopefully incidents like these will only drive the country forward instead of setting us back.

What did you think of the way Obama responded to the assassination attempt? Do you feel this election has eased, or increased racial tension in the country? What future do you see for America? You tell me.

-Ashley

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kameesha Said on

This is sadly apart of our future. Those boys did not come out of their mothers racist, they were brought up and taught to be that way. They are going to try to do it to their kids and so on. This has been an issue in our society and may always be one.



Timmoneshia Said on

Obama, as usual, responded to the situation with dignity, confidence, and respectfully. He is on his stuff, and that’s how our president should be.



LaDana Said on

I agree with your opinions, but I can not see the benefit of our government respecting the people when we are so negative toward each other rather it’s motivated by race, ethnicity, etc. Like you said, these combats are not displayed over the news daily, but they are still very much there.



Danielle Said on

Imagine what would have happened if those two boys got to act out their plan, God forbid. I do think that a race war could come from this election and the results. I hate to think so negative, but just look at the battle that almost just took place. Do they honestly believe that black people would have just stood by and let them kill our kids?



Rasheeta Said on

This is not a surprise. A surprise is how white people depict us as being violent when they are the ones who are killing their own children, shooting up schools, and quick to create plans to murder innocent people based on the color of their skin just because they are threatened by an educated black man.



Shaniya Said on

I agree with the comment right above, to some people the biggest threat could be our minds. Please get educated they know how powerful it is the power we can gain, and the impact we can make.



jamie Said on

Obama knew this would not be easy and I think his confidence comes from him making the necessary precautions prior to the election.



Danielle Said on

You can’t control every individual in this world are their views. But if these two boys carried out their plan, could there have been a possible race war. I don’t see black people just letting this incident go if their kids would have been murdered.



Danielle Said on

if these two boys carried out their plan, could there have been a possible race war. I don’t see black people just letting this incident go if their kids would have been murdered.



jgoddi11292003 Said on

I am an individual that has been around for many decades, I honestly feel that Obamas life is in danger. If you know history you know about J.F.K. I honestly think that namesof these radicle groups are being thrown out there to take the focus of of the real individauls involved (Government). I do think another atempt is going to be made on Obamas life and they are gouing to use a radicle group to take the fall for it. What easier way to point the finger, when you have so many hate organizatons willing to take the fall for the murder of an indiviual that can not only help this country from the state of desparation but also guarenty that minority will always have an unignorable voice in the White House. Making this Historic Election about more about race, then the issues America is going through at this time.



jgoddi11292003 Said on

I am not sure if you recieved my last message but here it is. America has always been controlled by capitolism and very powerful individuals with personal agendas. If you recall John F. Kennedy you can almost clearly put together a picture of days to come. I think Borack Obamas life is in danger. I think that powers that be are making sure that radicle groups are put into play for the downfall. It is the most important election in History, in 2008 you have Borack Obama running for president but yet you have America still stuck in Alabams on the 50’s. The one thing that is fueling this for white America is the fact that if Borack Obama wins this election and pulls America out of the desparity that it is in and they may never see a white President again. FEAR is fueling this election.



jgoddi11292003 Said on

I am not sure if you recieved my last message but here it is. America has always been controlled by capitolism and very powerful individuals with personal agendas. If you recall John F. Kennedy you can almost clearly put together a picture of days to come. I think Borack Obamas life is in danger. I think that powers that be are making sure that radicle groups are put into play for the downfall. It is the most important election in History, in 2008 you have Borack Obama running for president but yet you have America still stuck in Alabams in the 50’s. The one thing that is fueling this for white America is the fact that if Borack Obama wins this election and pulls America out of the desparity that it is in, they fear they may never see a white President again. FEAR is fueling this election. I know it sounds old school but I have had conversations with many individuals that acuse Borack of being a socialists with an agenda, that he is TALIBAN and a Muslim. Know one has ever acused him of being thet right individual for the job. It really kills me that white America still can not accept the fact that they are the minority now. The Power of the Peopleis in our hands, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, etc…



cupid4040 Said on

Bring it on!!!! This anit 1922 . If they so crazy about america, go over there and fight in Iraq!. “Yall” can play that white power #~*# if you want to and get #~@#$?$%*. I wish you would.



theresa Said on

I feel like people should stop thinking about race we all are Gods children and its time for a change and i do believe that Obama is the man for the change. So we need to stop thinking about color and pick the one that is right for the job.



julieg Said on

to cupid4040 youre on the right track watch what happens-i voted barack-but am ready to leave usa the ^change` will be racially unsafe



bobby Said on

yo i think its goin 2 b tense while obama is in office even though we chose him in the 1st place but all we can do is pray to the good lord and hope that no harm comes to him



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